Asayish go ahead pursuing ISIS in Syria’s Hawl
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria (Asayish) revealed it arrested 12 individuals suspected of belonging to the Islamic State Organization (ISIS) during the fourth day of a security operation in Hawl Camp east of Hasakah.
On August 25, Asayish announced launching the second phase of “Humanity and Security” operation in Hawl Camp to pursue sleeper cells of ISIS.
The first phase was launched in 2021 in response to calls of community and tribal leaders in Hawl countryside to reduce crimes at the camp.
The Asayish said five out of the 12 arrestees admitted their affiliation to ISIS, as investigation with others is ongoing.
In a statement, the Asayish disclosed the number of the removed tents during the fourth day was 37 that were used to deliver training and as courts.
Asayish said on Sunday that they have arrested 48 members of sleeper cells of ISIS and removed 54 tents since the start of the operation.
The operation is still continuing after sweeping and inspection of the second sector (designated for Syrians) of the camp have ended.
Hawl Camp, 45 km east of the city of Hasakah, is a house for 55.829 individuals, including 28.725 Iraqis, 18.850 Syrians and 8.254 of foreign nationalities, according to the latest statistics obtained by North Press.
The camp witnesses murders with different methods, most notably firearms. The management of the camp fears that the latest Turkish threats of invading areas in northern Syria would pave the way for ISIS to reorganize its ranks; North Press cited a statement by the management as saying.